Singles Social Club: It's 5 o'clock somewhere!

[Mandyjg20]

Good morning all...I unfortunately don't have a long weekend but if you take a look at my ticket I am down to single digits. My vacation is on the horizon and I am in desperate need of some magic. Besides being stressed out from work a friend of mine from work died yesterday. So I was pretty much useless in the office yesterday and I'm not sure how today will fair.
So I will need some serious happy from ya'll so I can function.

Im so sorry If you need me Im here for you!

 

[Mandyjg20]

Well I got the job here in Vegas! Now I just have to wait for them to give me my start date.

Congrats!!!

 

[Mandyjg20]

Hi all,

Just stumbled across this thread in search of a new home and figured I was qualified to say hello and comment as I, too, have successfully showered today.

Congrats to all the rest who have achieved the same

And good job on the showering, haha

 

[ahoff]

Grr! I did not get the reservation at BLT. They had avail my first 3 days, but nothing the last 3 and I'm not into that whole switching resorts thing.

My choices are either AKL, which I liked, but didn't like THAT much. It was just too far from everything. There is VWL, but I'm not wild about it. The only time I would want to go there would be for Xmas. The other options are of course SSR and OKW and I have zero interest at staying at either one. I've done SSR and didn't much care for it. Felt too much like a moderate and there are much better moderates.

When I made my ressies I asked for BLT and got them. But the race is at AK so I wanted one night at AKL, and got that also. I do not mind switching resorts, only one small bag. I stayed at AKL a few years ago and thought it had the worst bus service. Otherwise it was nice. SSR is ok, I like walking to DTD. Have also stayed at VWL but not sure about your bus question. Nice place but not crazy about waiing for the boats.

Hope you didn't have too many of the 420 brownies

I like the way brownies sort of sneak up on you......


Happy Friday! Hope everyone has a good weekend!

 

[bluedevilinaz]

Congrats!!!

Thanks

Happy Friday everyone! I'm thinking about going on a motorcycle ride today since its been a few days since I've been on it. I won't be around much tomorrow as my friend is taking me to do the Richard Petty Driving Experience, then we've got the food tasting for his wedding after. Hope you guys have a great weekend!

 

[Madonna3]

When I made my ressies I asked for BLT and got them. But the race is at AK so I wanted one night at AKL, and got that also. I do not mind switching resorts, only one small bag. I stayed at AKL a few years ago and thought it had the worst bus service. Otherwise it was nice. SSR is ok, I like walking to DTD. Have also stayed at VWL but not sure about your bus question. Nice place but not crazy about waiing for the boats.

Yeah, I've done AKL before and I wasn't impressed. It took forever to get anywhere.

I've noticed, or at least think I've noticed, Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge sharing a bus for one or more of the parks. I think they shared an MK bus or I've seen them sharing a DTD bus. I remember making some kind of comment about how crappy it was that you pay so much money for a deluxe resort and they all share buses.

 

[Madonna3]

Well, the point rental people got back to me and I can get a reservation at BLT if I'm willing to take my son out of school for 3-4 days and do either a Saturday-Wednesday or a Monday-Thursday.

I don't want to end my vacation in the middle of the week, especially when I have off Fridays/Saturdays. I'd rather be at Disney if I'm already there and I know I'm not taking a vacation day to be there.

I am having them check availability at the Beach Club, but I think I am going to just throw in the towel and go settle in at POR.

 

[KinziePooh]

Thanks

Happy Friday everyone! I'm thinking about going on a motorcycle ride today since its been a few days since I've been on it. I won't be around much tomorrow as my friend is taking me to do the Richard Petty Driving Experience, then we've got the food tasting for his wedding after. Hope you guys have a great weekend!

I've been lurking but had to comment on this....I'm very jealous! Are you doing the ride along or the Rookie Experience? Either way, let me know what you think, if you don't mind. I'm dying to do the rookie experience at WDW. Oh and congrats on the job!

 

[bluedevilinaz]

Congrats!!!

Thanks!

I've been lurking but had to comment on this....I'm very jealous! Are you doing the ride along or the Rookie Experience? Either way, let me know what you think, if you don't mind. I'm dying to do the rookie experience at WDW. Oh and congrats on the job!

I'm not sure. Depends on what the certificates he got are worth(he won them at his work). I'll definitely let you know though! Thanks!

 

[Madonna3]

Well, I'm booked from Aug.31-Sept.5 at POR.

Nothing at BLT, nothing at BC, nothing except WL and I don't wanna stay there. Also, the villas had the disadvantage of only 1 bed. We're 4 poeople. That means 2 people are sharing the sleeper sofa and that can't be good for 6 days. So, for the extra cash it cost me for the room, at least I know everyone will be comfortable. Also, the reservation agent told me the new passholder discounts will come out in July and will include my dates and I can expect at least 30% off. I booked and it better come out before my 45 days are due because I don't want to get slapped with a change fee for using a discount code.

 

[scillacc]

Thanks everyone for the fine welcome! Great day today- found out the soon to be ex husband (#2, I don't learn) took ex wife #1 to court for contempt on custody (which he shouldn't have, but he's an attorney and a jerk) and lost!! Now he has to pay the ex wife's legal bills!!! I love seeing people get theirs! especially when you didn't have to do anything!!

 

[ctnurse]

sorry you had such a bad day, Wednesday was one of the worst since I've been on my current job, nothing like getting to work and being told the restrooms are all out of order due to lack of water pressure, then an hour later getting an email with a list of porta-potties and locations... that are outside ..


oh remember me, I'm the BUG that told you that I like the way you look...

I'm available if you need an escort tomorrow night..

Sorry girl's night out! And by the time you make it to CT I'll be sleeping.

Thanks

Happy Friday everyone! I'm thinking about going on a motorcycle ride today since its been a few days since I've been on it. I won't be around much tomorrow as my friend is taking me to do the Richard Petty Driving Experience, then we've got the food tasting for his wedding after. Hope you guys have a great weekend!

Sounds like fun! Love driving fast and sampling food...Yum

Well, I'm booked from Aug.31-Sept.5 at POR.

Nothing at BLT, nothing at BC, nothing except WL and I don't wanna stay there. Also, the villas had the disadvantage of only 1 bed. We're 4 poeople. That means 2 people are sharing the sleeper sofa and that can't be good for 6 days. So, for the extra cash it cost me for the room, at least I know everyone will be comfortable. Also, the reservation agent told me the new passholder discounts will come out in July and will include my dates and I can expect at least 30% off. I booked and it better come out before my 45 days are due because I don't want to get slapped with a change fee for using a discount code.

POR is a nice resort. Not sure how old your DS is but mine really enjoyed it.

 

[bluedevilinaz]

Thanks everyone for the fine welcome! Great day today- found out the soon to be ex husband (#2, I don't learn) took ex wife #1 to court for contempt on custody (which he shouldn't have, but he's an attorney and a jerk) and lost!! Now he has to pay the ex wife's legal bills!!! I love seeing people get theirs! especially when you didn't have to do anything!!

Welcome! Isn't karma amazing?! I LOVE hearing stories like that!

 

[bluedevilinaz]

Well after looking at the Richard Petty Driving Experience website we definitely won't fit through the window of the cars. haha. I'm not exactly a small guy and neither is my buddy. Oh well. That would've been an awesome experience to get to have! Guess there's always another time. Hope everyone had a great friday and has a great weekend! I'll try to check in later tonight.

 

[Madonna3]

POR is a nice resort. Not sure how old your DS is but mine really enjoyed it.

My son is 9. He asked to go stay at All-Star Movies, but I hate the All-Star buses more than I hate the POR buses. Also, we're going to be 3 adults and 1 child. The value room might start to get a little tight. I also have quite a fondness for POR and always want to stay there, but I started renting points so I could try the deluxe level and I find myself just not enjoying it as much as I did POR. I have a feeling BLT will solve that, but I can't get in there!

I enjoyed my stay at the values when I've stayed there, but it's only ever been for one night. I've always found the resorts fun, clean, and had really good food courts. I prefer the value food courts over the moderates even. It's a shame the pools don't have slides. If they did, I would stay at a value every time. We use the amenities at the hotels and like our hot tubs and water slides, both of which the values lack.

Now, I think Disney got the theme of POR perfect and that's why I am in love with it. I actually lose myself, forgetting I am in Orlando, FL and think I've driven some place to the deep south. I don't buy into any of the "beach" or "tropical" hotel themes. I grew up on the beach, without the smell of salt water, you're not at the beach. So, BC, YC, BW (I grew up with the boardwalks of NJ. Nice try, but no dice), just don't do it for me because it's a lake. I know it's a lake. It smells and looks like a lake. It ruins the whole thing for me. CBR and Poly - same thing. CBR is beautiful, but it sits on a giant lake. The water is brown unlike the Caribbean where the water is beautiful tones of blue and green. I also live on the Gulf of Mexico where our water is a beautiful turquoise. It doesn't make me feel like I've gone to the Caribbean.

I almost buy into the Poly theme. Almost. If it too didn't sit on a giant lake, I'd subscribe to it. I love the way the pathways are done black, the torches at night, the white sand beaches, even the architecture of the buildings. Then, I look outside and see the lake, and it all goes to blah.

Now, POR, that's one I lose myself in. The colors, the architecture, the flowing river, the landscaping - all let me immerse myself in the theme. I think that's why it is a Disney favorite for so many. Even the amenities are spot on like the cane pole fishing. The landscaping tells the story of the resort, which if you've ever read it, is quite elaborate. It has the most beautiful grounds and the most picturesque night landscaping. The alternate transportation methods give me relief from the buses. I really wish they would give POR its own bus. If that happened, I'd never even consider staying anywhere else.

 

[Madonna3]

Feeling a little down today. I was invited to a party and I declined. I'm sure I could have gone out of my way to find a sitter and gone to the party, but have you ever had moments where you just don't want to be bothered or be social and yet have to act like nothing is wrong (when it's not, but people assume there's something wrong when you say you want to be left alone) just so no one feels the need to talk to you?

 

[MICKEY88]

, but have you ever had moments where you just don't want to be bothered or be social and yet have to act like nothing is wrong (when it's not, but people assume there's something wrong when you say you want to be left alone) just so no one feels the need to talk to you?

yep feeling that way right now

 

[LaLalovesWDW]

Feeling a little down today. I was invited to a party and I declined. I'm sure I could have gone out of my way to find a sitter and gone to the party, but have you ever had moments where you just don't want to be bothered or be social and yet have to act like nothing is wrong (when it's not, but people assume there's something wrong when you say you want to be left alone) just so no one feels the need to talk to you?

Yep, I feel you on that one. It sucks when you just need a moment to yourself just to veg out or whatever... many times its just your loved ones are concerned but I totally understand just needing that "moment." I hope you feel better soon...

 

[Offsides]

Happy Easter to all you guys who celebrate! Hope everyone has a great day

 

[ctnurse]

Feeling a little down today. I was invited to a party and I declined. I'm sure I could have gone out of my way to find a sitter and gone to the party, but have you ever had moments where you just don't want to be bothered or be social and yet have to act like nothing is wrong (when it's not, but people assume there's something wrong when you say you want to be left alone) just so no one feels the need to talk to you?

When I feel like that I throw myself a little pity party complete with wine,snacks, either sad songs or movies(sometimes both) and it is amazing how good I feel after this. Hope you are feeling better today.

Happy Easter to all you guys who celebrate! Hope everyone has a great day

Happy Easter to you too.

Off to my aunts house then my grandmother's house. DS and I have already had two easter egg hunts and played the new Wii game I got him for Easter. It's Disney channel's All Star Party. Fun!

Happy Easter!